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China's Expanding Grip on Copper: Impact on Global Markets
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China's grip on the copper supply chain is expanding, reshaping global flows for the energy transition. Copper production in China is expected to reach a record this year, driven by the construction of new smelters. However, the expansion may lead to oversupply and impact global copper markets. Copper demand in China is projected to grow by 5% this year, despite the financial toll of the pandemic and China's property crisis.
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